The Wolverhampton Wanderers star spent a season on loan to Sheffield United.
Coady, who spent the 2013-14 season on loan with the Blades, would appear to feature prominently in the plans of new Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo, after captaining the Black Country club to victory against Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Wolves’ Conor Coady in action against Brighton last season
But speaking after United’s 3-2 win against Walsall, Wilder confirmed there is truth to the rumour which surfaced online ahead of the game – adding that the Blades see themselves as an “ambitious football club”.
“Yeah we have (made an offer for Coady),” admitted the Sheffield United boss.
When asked whether or not their approach had been accepted, Wilder added: “That’ll be kept between the two clubs.
“I’m not going to talk about the player, we’ve placed a bid for the player.
“You do your research on the player and what you think his qualities are and I think we might be on the same page.
“We like to think we’re an ambitious football club.”
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder
The Blades have seen multiple offers turned down for both Lenihan, a central defender with Blackburn Rovers, and Leonard, a midfielder with Southend United.
But capturing Coady, who has played in both positions as well as right-back for Wolves, could bring to an end the Blades’ pursuit of the pair.
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